Amazon Expands Air Cargo Fleet with Airbus A330 Freighter Aircraft
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a key partner in Amazon's air logistics network, is preparing to operate Airbus A330 converted freighter aircraft for the e-commerce giant. This marks ATSG’s transition from its long-standing reliance on Boeing 767 jets and represents an expansion of capacity as part of a multi-year lease agreement involving four new A330s. The first modified A330 is expected to enter service in early 2027, with plans for up to 30 conversions over time. The shift comes amid dwindling availability of mid-life Boeing 767 aircraft suitable for conversion and a strategic move by ATSG to diversify its fleet. The modification work is being handled by Airbus subsidiary Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), which has also delivered A330 freighters to other carriers like ULS Airlines Cargo. ATSG’s subsidiary, Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, is developing maintenance programs for the new aircraft in Ohio and Florida. The company will need additional pilots and maintenance staff as it scales up operations with this newer platform.
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